I’ve been thinking about concrete a fair bit recently because some time in the next two months or so, I’m going to have to form and pour (or have poured) the foundation for our house. With that in mind, here are some links that look interesting.
- The Rehab Guide: Foundations (690K PDF) – “This publication, The Rehab Guide: Foundations is one in a series of guidebooks produced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to keep the design and construction industry abreast of innovations and state-of-the-art practices in home rehabilitation.”
- Concrete Floor Finishes
- Fly Ash Concrete
- Affordable Residential Construction: A Guide for Home Builders – Volume II (6.4 MB PDF) – ” offers detailed information for builders who want to incorporate affordable housing techniques into their house and lot designs, footings and foundations, wood frame floors, walls and partitions, firewalls, roof framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and business and marketing efforts”
- Concrete Materials Calculator
- Portland Cement Association FAQ – I linked to this before, but it’s worth repeating
Concrete Stain product manufacturers